The U.S. Federal Government is Not Yet a World-Class Buyer: 15 Steps to Get ThereA brief list of steps the government can take now to enable progress toward becoming a world-class buyer.
By: Timothy G. Hawkins

Picking Winners and Losers: The Return of the Industrial Policy Debate and Its Consequences for Government ProcurementIt is important for U.S. federal government contractors to understand their function in the economy, especially in terms of the policy goal of protecting second- and third-tier subcontractors with duel-purpose technology and product lines on which DOD depends.
By: Christopher Robey

The Empowered Customer: Getting What You Need, When You Need ItRather than pointing fingers, the customer and contracting office should grasp hands in a partnership to get the job done.
By: James N. Phillips Jr., Scottie Paramoure, and Sasha Desdunes

Contractor Teaming Arrangements: Lessons Learned & Best PracticesA review of contractor teaming arrangements created by companies to perform U.S. government contracts, their key elements, and the lessons learned and best practices of forming them.
By: Gregory A. Garrett and Shaw H. Cohe

Recent Developments in the DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review DivisionExpansion of CPSR Reviews in length, scope, and staffing has made obtaining or maintaining a DCMA-approved purchasing system status markedly more difficult.
By: Lee Canada